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WV03 HZL

2003 Lexus IS200

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,403 mi
Last recorded83,403 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Lexus IS20075,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 HZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes covered in plastic not allowing full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted unable to inspect some components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,211 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,016 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,585 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,213 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f/lamp leveling device inop

Pass 26 Oct 2011 70,383 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 70,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

RECC 4 WHEEL ALIGN==ENG/FLOOR COVERS==SLIGHT DISTOTION OSF RIM==FR DISCS LIPPED ==INNER PADS APPEAR LOW==VERY SLIGHT DAMPNESS OSF SHOCK==

Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,762 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,420 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 63,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,462 miles

Propshaft component defective

front & rear brake discs , faces rusty

n/s rear tyre showing small cracks in inner sidewall

o/s front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

small split in o/s wiper rubber

Pass 13 Oct 2007 53,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,670 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,457 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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WV03 HZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 75,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV03 HZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus IS200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV03 HZL is a 2003 Lexus IS200, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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